5 Different Bridal Saree Draping Styles in India

On her wedding day, what does the bride most desire? To look her prettiest, stay out of trouble, and have time to reflect! While we are unable to assist with the latter two, we can assist the bride is looking her best! The way brides drape their bridal saree is one of the ways they can look stunning on their wedding day. There are so many different ways to drape them that deciding which one looks best might be tough.

 

So, here are 5 Innovative Saree draping styles for the Wedding Season!

 

1. The Classic Drape

 

It's the 'traditional way of draping a sari, and it's most common in the South. Brides in the south choose to drape their bridal sari in this manner and accessorize it with a Kamarband, which completes the look. The way women in the South accessorize is also very different from how women in the North accessorize. They have a lot of gold jewelry compared to other items. So, here's an example of a traditional South Indian drape:

 

2. The Gujju Style of Draping

 

Gujjus are recognized for their distinct perspectives on everything from food to culture. They also have their style of draping a saree. So, if you're creating a big Gujju-style wedding, your bridal saree should match as well! This style looks well with a finely crafted pallu. So, this is how your Gujju draping sari will appear.

3. The Bengali Style of Draping

 

The pallu for a Bengali style, like the Gujju style, must include a lot of embroidery and handwork. The sari in the Bengali style is white/cream with red. If you don't want to drape a traditional saree, you can still make it work by draping it in the Bengali style. So, here's how your sari in Bengali style will look:

 

4. The Marathi Style of Draping

 

Have you ever seen Sonam Kapoor in a dhoti saree? This is the source of inspiration. Despite what Hollywood portrays, Kashta sarees are symbols of women's liberation. The sari, like the dhoti, provided for a wide range of movement, and women even fought armies in this type of draping in ancient times. This is a fantastic option for your Marathi wedding! So, here's how a traditional Marathi drape looks:

 

5. Double Pallu Style

 

One of the most gorgeous and royal ways to drape a sari is in double pallu style. In the double pallu style, any designer saree with dual-tone patterns would look stunning. This style will look stunning not only on your wedding day but also at your reception and on your cocktail/sangeet night. Show off your figure by cinching it at the waist with a Kamar bandh! Your double pallu sari will look like this: